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Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image titled "Hanging" by artist not specified in the provided information. The image features a dense arrangement of small, irregularly shaped objects. The objects vary in size and appear to be randomly scattered. The background of the image is predominantly dark, with the objects being lighter shades of gray. The overall effect is one of a complex, intricate pattern. The image is rectangular in shape and presented on a white background. A small line of text appears at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk (seven pieces sewed together)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 419 px
Museum record:
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